The SAON report 'Observing the Arctic' is now ready for distribution. The presented conclusions have developed during a series of workshops involving 350 Arctic researchers, representatives of inter-governmental, national and subnational government agencies, representatives of indigenous peoples organizations, and residents of the Arctic. This process, referred to as the SAON-process, was initiated as a response to the request from Arctic Council ministers at their meeting in Salekhard, Russia in November 2006. The report was drafted by the SAON Initiating Group and is directed to organizations, agencies, governments, networks and programs involved in all aspects of Arctic observing.

A major recommendation coming from the SAON process is the establishment of a formalized Arctic Observing Forum (AOF) to facilitate international collaboration among government agencies, researchers, and northern residents. The draft Terms of Reference, prepared by the SAON Initiating Group, describe how the AOF will be established, how it will operate, and what it will do.

Download the SAON Report 'Observing the Arctic'

Download draft Terms of Reference for the Arctic Observing Forum (AOF)

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